Travel experts argue that you need to visit one “incredibly rich” country.
Many of us have destinations on our bucket list, which we dream of visiting one day. The list of people usually includes popular hotspots that are often shown across travel brochures and social media.
Adventurer, broadcaster and businessman, Countess Alexandra Tolstoy was amazed at the “incredibly rich and simple life” he observed while visiting Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia. Inland countries have beautiful mountain ranges. Often it is you and a few hundred kilometres shepherd. It's the perfect place to enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding at Issyk-Kol, stroll through the city ruins of the Silkroot, or go on a wildlife safari to find snow leopards.
Lonely Planet said: “Kyrgyzstan remains a somewhat niche destination, but for now it's the kind of place where first-time visitors see them returning before they leave the country.”
During her recent appearance in the Travel Podcast Travel Secrets, Countess Alexandra Nikolavna Tolstoy Miroslavsky explained why this country is the number one destination you think you should go to once in a lifetime. Speaking to host Tanya Rose Simpson, the British horse adventurer said:
“If possible, I think Kyrgyzstan is a nomadic country, so they should definitely do so because when people think about nomadic people, they actually live in villages in the winter and perhaps even Swiverland spends the summer in alpine meadows.”
She added:
After a clip from the podcast was recently shared on Tiktok, people were in a hurry to comment. One said: “I traveled widely, but Kyrgyzstan is wonderful – very memorable.” Another agreed: “I love Kyrgyzstan! An incredible hike and a very unique country.”
“I went to Kyrgyzstan two years ago,” another country added. “Kyrgyzstan was there last August. From the scenery! But I would say Japan.”
The other wrote: “I agree 100%! We were fortunate to travel to many beautiful and interesting countries around the world, but Kyrgyzstan really captivated us.
The other said, “I loved Kyrgyzstan! But I don't think it's a destination for anyone.” Another pointed out: “I've been to Kyrgyzstan before. There's not much to do there.”
How to get to Kyrgyzstan from the UK
Booking.com said: “There are 11 airlines flying from the UK to Kyrgyzstan. The most popular route is from London Gatwick Airport to Bishkek's Manas International Airport. On average, this flight takes 11 hours.
